Election 鈥榯ransparency gap鈥� still a key issue in devolved nations Published on: 28 April 2026 A 缅北禁地 politics expert has warned that political party donations and election spending in devolved elections are less transparent than for UK general elections. With elections to the devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales under way, Professor Alistair Clark, Professor of Political Science, has highlighted that there is an urgent need for the Scottish and Welsh governments to reform reporting requirements on electoral spending and to tighten regulations to ensure the public can clearly see how campaigns are funded. , Professor Clark argues that despite a strong record in election administration – largely due to the creation of the Scottish Electoral Management Board (EMB), and through the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 – there is a significant gap in the transparency of political party financing and election spending in devolved elections. “Both parliaments now have significantly more powers than when they were established and are the centre of political life in both countries,” Professor Clark says. “Voters in Scotland and Wales deserve no less transparency for their major elections than UK voters have for the House of Commons. Quick action on added transparency would be a good way for both post-election First Ministers to mark a break with the past and bring this aspect of electoral regulation into line with the progress made in other aspects of electoral administration.” Read the full blog here: Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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